Gerenciamento de resíduos recicláveis por cooperativa de catadores e o impacto financeiro em um empreendimento comercial no município de Jaboatão dos Guararapes/Pernambuco

Abstract

The generation of solid waste and its increasing trend over the years brings along challenges regarding its management and disposal. In Brazil, only 4% of recyclable materials are sent for environmentally appropriate disposal (ABRELPE, 2022). Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of partnering with a cooperative of waste pickers responsible for the management, collection, and disposal of recyclable waste generated by a commercial enterprise located in the municipality of Jaboatão dos Guararapes. The evaluation was conducted by measuring the amount of recyclable waste generated, estimating the disposal costs for landfilling, and calculating the reduction in operational costs from sending materials for recycling. From 2019 to 2021, a total of 836,499.1 kg of recyclables were generated by the enterprise, and sending them to cooperatives resulted in a reduction of operational costs amounting to R$ 423,444.37, yielding positive results in all three evaluated aspects. Thus, partnering with cooperatives can be one of the solutions for the efficient management of recyclable waste in large enterprises and in Brazil.